Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Painter jobs in Jersey City, NJ

11,930 painters employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $61,420/year median · 24% above the national median.

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The median painter salary in Jersey City, NJ is $61,420/year, with a typical range of $50,880 to $83,060 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$61,420/yearBLS
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Painter pay in Jersey City, NJ

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Jersey City metro. Half of Painters earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $50,880 $61,420 $83,060
25th$50,880 Median$61,420 75th$83,060 vs US24% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 47-2141, Painter). Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Painter salary guide →

What is a Painter salary in Jersey City?

The median painter salary in Jersey City, NJ is $61,420/year, with a typical range of $50,880 to $83,060 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 11,930 painters employed in the Jersey City metro area. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Painter pay bands in Jersey City by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Painter

Typical mid level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$50,364–$74,195
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Painter

Typical lead band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$55,892–$70,878
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Painter

Typical mid level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$54,970–$77,512
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Painter

Typical entry level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$54,049–$67,562
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Painter

Typical senior band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$52,207–$69,773
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Painter Career Ladder — Jersey City Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Jersey City’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Painter0–2 yrs$44,222
  2. Mid Painter2–5 yrs$58,349
  3. Senior Painter5–8 yrs$73,704
  4. Staff Painter8–12 yrs$89,059
  5. Lead Painter12+ yrs$104,414

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 47-2141, Painter).

Employers in the Painter hiring market in Jersey City

  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Jersey City post Painter jobs

Employers in the Jersey City metro typically post Painter roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Painter in Jersey City, NJ — Common Questions

How much does a Painter earn in Jersey City, NJ?
Median $61,420/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $50,880–$83,060. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Painter jobs are there in Jersey City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 11,930 Painter roles employed in the Jersey City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Jersey City employers use for Painter?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Painter jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Painter openings in Jersey City and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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